Nifc 115 NWS carpet replace

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to replace approximately 200 square yards of carpet and cove base molding in Building 115 at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho. The project requires removing existing roll carpeting, installing Kinetex J & J Flooring carpet tiles in a specific color, and replacing 4" cove base molding, with all work to be completed within a 60-day performance period from September 1 to October 31, 2025. Contractors must adhere to strict security protocols, work between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, and carefully manage furniture removal, storage, and reinstallation. The contract will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and fair pricing, with a focus on the contractor's understanding of project steps and ability to complete the work within the required timeframe. Key submission dates include a mandatory site visit on May 1, 2025, questions due by May 8, 2025, and quotes due by May 20, 2025 at 10 AM Mountain Time.

This is a total small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 238330 for flooring contractors, with a $19 million size standard. The firm-fixed-price construction contract requires contractors to provide one-year labor and manufacturer warranties, implement dust control measures, and follow specific installation standards. The project involves detailed furniture management across multiple office spaces, with contractors responsible for maintaining the existing spatial configuration and furniture arrangement. Prevailing wage rates will be determined by the attached Davis-Bacon wage determination for Ada and Boise Counties, with hourly rates varying by trade and including additional fringe benefits. Contractors must also comply with Buy American requirements and provide comprehensive documentation, including O&M manuals and post-project recycling of removed materials.